Bella had always been a poor dueler, but her desire for adventure - even outside the Hebrides, where she'd admittedly settled into a routine - compelled her to sign up. She knew of Declan Wood from their few shared years at Hogwarts, but their separate circles at the time had prevented her from knowing anything more than his name and house. She definitely had an advantage when it came to education, but, as she thought wearily, it made no difference if those years were wasted floundering about in the classroom.

"Protego!" she cast in response, not too keen on being bound by ropes in front of dozens of spectators.

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